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leak (out)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of leak (out)

to become known

  • the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
Synonyms of leak (out)

break, circulate, come out, get about, get around, get out, get round, out, spread
Words Related to leak (out)

develop, transpire, unfold

disclose, reveal, spill, tell
Near Antonyms of leak (out)

hush (up), suppress

conceal, disguise, hide, mask

secrete

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